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Solar Is Already the Answer and the Market Is Finally Forced to Admit It | Ep. 394 with John Witchel CEO & Co-Founder of King Energy

May 4, 2026·24 min·5-min readinterviewbusiness
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King Energy is solving the 'split incentive' problem in commercial solar by renting rooftops from landlords, installing solar, and selling energy back to tenants at 10% below market—creating economic value for all parties while bypassing political and ideological debates around climate ch

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